Surf Forecasts:
Jones Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jones Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Jones Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jones Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. Rusty here.
Honestly, it’s a rough stretch for Jones Beach. For the next two weeks, the surf is mostly flat or just plain messy. There’s a big gap of nothing at the start, and only a couple of moments that might get you wet, but don’t expect much.
Right now and through the weekend, there’s nothing happening. Tiny, weak swell around 1 to 2 feet from the SSE or S, with short, weak periods of 4 to 7 seconds. Winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, making it choppy or poor. The combined swell energy is low, sitting between 19 and 71 – that’s weak energy, barely worth paddling out for. Water temps are about 75°, a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but that’s about the only nice thing.
We’ve got a nearly two-week dry spell here. The first real hint of anything different doesn’t show until Thursday, August 20th, and even that’s a maybe. On the afternoon of the 20th, we see a jump in combined energy to 131 (moderate energy) with 5 feet swell from the S, but it’s a short-period 6-second wind swell, and the wind is moderate cross-shore with chop. It won’t be clean, and it’s still marked poor. Not the standout you're looking for.
If you’re desperate, the morning of Friday, August 21st might be the best of a bad bunch. Light offshore winds (cross-off) from the W, with 3 feet SSE swell and a 6-second period. Energy is low at 54, but it’ll be clean. That afternoon turns glassy with calm wind, but the swell drops to 2 feet. For a beginner-friendly beach break, it could be a fun little session if you keep expectations low. Still, nothing here really stands out as good surf.
In short, don't plan a trip. This is a flat, poor run for Jones Beach. Things might change, but right now, it’s a long wait for barely a ripple.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 34 | 71 | 71 | 39 | 50 | 74 | 36 | 47 | 141 | 59 | 32 | 28 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:47PM1.55m | 2:19AM1.24m | 2:49PM1.58m | 3:29AM1.24m | 3:58PM1.61m | 4:41AM1.28m | 5:07PM1.67m | 5:48AM1.36m | 6:10PM1.74m | 6:47AM1.46m | 7:05PM1.80m | 7:40AM1.55m | 7:55PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:39PM0.26m | 8:29AM0.17m | 9:51PM0.20m | 9:42AM0.15m | 10:55PM0.12m | 10:48AM0.09m | 11:53PM0.02m | 11:50AM0.03m | 00:48AM-0.07m | 12:48PM-0.03m | 1:40AM-0.14m | 1:44PM-0.08m | 2:29AM-0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 |
| kJ | 34 | — | 71 | 39 | 8 | 2 | 36 | 16 | 70 | 59 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | — | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 15 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | S 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 4 | WSW 2 | W 2 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 71 | — | — | 50 | 74 | — | 47 | 141 | — | — | — | 18 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 13 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 832 | 36 | 36 | 1702 | 7 | 10 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 10 | 107 | 821 | 395 | 2502 | 2637 | 142 | 107 | 953 | 40 |
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The above surf forecast table for Jones Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jones Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jones Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Jones Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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